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It's official. "Shameless" has been renewed for Season 8, Variety has learned.

Showtime has ordered 12 episodes for the eighth season of the ensemble dramedy, starring Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy. Production begins in 2017, and no premiere date has been set yet.

The announcement comes the day after "Shameless" wrapped up its seventh season with the finale airing last night.

The renewal follows a contract dispute over equal pay with star Emmy Rossum, which was settled last week. After a standoff with the network and studio, Warner Bros. TV, the actress had tweeted that she is "so happy to continue" with her "Shameless" family...

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